A funny thing happened on the way to the forum Austin debate.  Perhaps the Clintons aren't planning to scorch the earth after all.  Perhaps the diarist who coined the pro-wrestling analogy regarding Penn's shameless delegate strategy was spot on.

For the first time in recent weeks, I'd like to give President and Senator Clinton the benefit of the doubt.

Follow me for a moment here...

Congrats to all involved in organizing and executing this impromptu money bomb effort.  If current projections stand, we have surpassed the previous record held by the Ron Paul campaign.  At this time, in an effort to further underscore Barack Obama's viability as a candidate, we need to get this record-shattering into the news ASAP!!  On MSNBC at least, the political morning largely begins with "Morning Joe."

Between now and airtime, we need to keep sending Joe the message that this is newsworthy.  Furthermore, we should reach out to every print and television outlet we can find contacts for as today's news cycle begins.

I'll be listing contacts below the fold, and probably need your help....

Dark hours are near, but a MUCH brighter day is just around the corner.

One more year! One more year of George W. Bush, Inc.

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